PDF24 Creator 11.33.0

Overview

PDF24 Creator is a free Windows desktop application that bundles the full set of PDF24 tools in one program that works offline. Documents stay on the local computer, since the software does not upload files to the internet. The publisher states that it may be used for both private and commercial purposes, including by businesses and public authorities, without cost or restrictions.

Key Features

• PDF creation and editing: A drag-and-drop interface lets users assemble, create, and modify PDF files. Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, images, and other printable files can be imported and converted to PDF automatically.
• Page management: Users can merge or split PDF files and add, remove, extract, rotate, sort, and move pages.
• Virtual PDF printer: The included printer driver turns any printable file into a PDF and can serve as a universal PDF converter. Additional features include automatic saving, profiles for recurring tasks, and a printer assistant for saving or emailing output.
• Reader: A built-in viewer and a lightweight PDF reader are included. The reader is described as having low resource requirements and a short startup time.
• Conversion, compression, and OCR: The software converts PDFs into other file types, compresses PDF files, and recognizes text in PDF and image files through OCR to create PDFs with a text layer. The PDF Overlay function combines a document with a digital letterhead.
• Batch file tools: File tools cover merging, applying profiles, locking and unlocking PDFs, converting, splitting, compressing, and sending files. Files can be processed in batches, and a context menu extension is available in Windows Explorer.
• Output formats and settings: Supported outputs include PDF, PDF/A, PDF/X, and image formats such as JPG and PNG. Save options can be stored for later use. Available settings cover metadata, password security, compression and resolution, watermarks, page numbers, overlays, attachments, and signatures.
• Capture and import: Screen capture produces PDF and image files, and images from a scanner or camera can be imported to create a PDF.

Usability and Platform

A tool launcher opens the included subprograms, and a settings area allows the default options to be changed. The software runs on Windows only, as Linux and macOS are not supported. An installer is offered that installs the latest version, and the current release is 11.31.1. The publisher also states that the software can be used with Citrix and is available in many translations.